Jenifer Maglicic
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Professional instructional leader with commitment to producing high-quality educational content that accessible and meaningful to all learners regardless of their journey. Extensive experience in distilling complex historical narratives to approachable trends and patterns via compelling narratives. Strong focus on building trust through adaptable collaboration with a variety of stakeholders who are valued for their perspective and provided opportunities for growth. Practices deliberate system-based and data-backed analysis of agile problems to ensure that solutions fit the needs and wants of stakeholders.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Social Studies Department Chair
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
08.2019 - Current
- Represented the concerns of 35 members of the Humanities Division to ensure paired instruction and time within the master schedule for protected planning time for paired instructors.
- Evaluated potential candidates for secondary social studies and english vacancies within the school.
- Mentored 10 newly hired educators to support instructional best practices aligned to Virginia Standards of Learning, Advanced Placement curriculum, and internal programs of studies.
- Procured funding and drafted a vertical framework from World History 2 through AP Government and Politics to support a CLT-based professional development to norm instructional practices related to writing and grading student writing.
- Coached one new-to-service teacher through timely feedback after classroom observations, methodologies to tailor instruction and feedback to all learners via multi-tiered systems of support, assistance in use of classroom technology and other digital tools, application of data-informed practices to monitor student achievement and areas of remediation, and alignment with the mission and vision of the school.
- Engaged with community stakeholders to interpret course offerings and support course selection that support student post-high school goals.
- Facilitated the procurement of external professional development aligned to needs identified by colleagues.
- Developed new curriculum for Ethnic Studies with community stakeholders, including students, staff, and FCPS's Instructional Service Department.
- Developed professional development for TJHSST's staff related to equity initiatives highlighting the use of instructional data and themes related to MTSS to ensure equitable access to high-quality instructional practices.
- Managed ESSER funding related to wellness within TJHSST that enabled instructional staff to fund professional development and digital tools to monitor student progress.
- Facilitated collaborative projects that promoted critical thinking and teamwork among students via blended learning, requiring the application of digital tools that enhance and extend learning.
- Assessed student performance regularly, providing timely feedback and support for improvement.
- Developed engaging curriculum aligned with state standards to enhance student learning experiences.
- Organized extracurricular activities to foster student engagement and skill development outside the classroom, specifically through field trips and via extra-curricular clubs like TJ Rocketry, where students finished in the top 25 at the American Rocketry Competition regularly and placed in NASA's Student Launch Initiative.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Participated and led professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness, including presenting at conferences for College Board, iCivics, National Constitution Center, George Washington's Mount Vernon, and at the National Council for the Social Studies.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Analyzed educational data to inform instructional decisions and improve overall student outcomes.
Secondary Social Studies Collaborative Team Lead
FCPS Online Campus
08.2017 - Current
- Led team of seven instructors in developing and implementing online course materials for diverse student populations.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Facilitated decision-making processes within group through open dialogue and consensus-building techniques.
- Evaluated curriculum effectiveness through feedback analysis and data-driven improvements, including the redesign and review of formative and summative assessments that reflect standards from AP Government and Politics.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
John F Kennedy HS
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Streamlined instructional practices to ensure that foundational skills needed in advanced academic classrooms were prioritized during instruction.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions to promote achievement for first-time AP students in a Title I school.
- Responded to students in need of remediation during lunch hours to ensure access to content and skills in AP Government curriculum.
- Established relationships with students in a standard US History class, working on foundational skills in writing and reasoning with specific and timely feedback to each learner.
- Mentored a new to service teacher in educational best practices and content delivery, prioritizing written communication and reasoning skills.
- Facilitated school's SGA through an administration transition to ensure strong leadership of student interests and concerns throughout the school year.
- Mentored student leaders to engage administration and division leadership to respond to student concerns.
Question Leader
Educational Testing Services
2018 - 07.2025
- 2020 AP Reading Table Leader - 2019; 2021-23 AP Reading Reader - 2018, 2024, 2025 AP Reading
- Analyzed data from assessment scoring to inform strategic improvements in scoring consistency.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of up to 80 contractors employed by Educational Testing Services to score the AP Government and Politics exam, fostering inspiring atmosphere to optimize employee experiences.
- Overcame challenging deadlines related to distributed asynchronous item scoring and resource limitations by reallocating personnel and focusing on priority tasks as determined by exam lead .
- Increased team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing effective project management strategies.
- Implemented training programs for staff on new assessment tools and methodologies related to the ETS ONE system.
AP Government and Politics Consultant
College Board
01.2020 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments as single nationally identified synchronous online instructor of AP Government and Politics exam prep on YouTube after COVID restrictions halted in-person instruction by creating 32 1-hour long instructional modules with limited guiding structures.
- Responded to students who opted into participate with AP Government and Politics course review by creating an ad hoc educational community over Twitter and YouTube to ensure maximum reach and engagement.
- Managed a distributed team of five teachers to build an online video based curriculum housed on AP Classroom to provide baseline content instruction.
- Provided feedback and guidance on the development of three AP Government and Politics exams from 2020-2023.
- Collaborated with College Board to redesign the AP Government and Politics Curriculum and Exam Description document.
- Used critical thinking to design multiple choice and free response questions on the AP Government and Politics Exam.
- Consulted with team of 15 people from secondary education, higher education, and within College Board to reflect on the AP Government and Politics standards setting.
- Designed and delivered programming to support AP Government and Politics teachers nationally in the design and implementation of high-quality learning experiences that are catered to the needs of individual learning communities as an AP Workshop and Summer Institute consultant.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Fairfax High School
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment as a government team lead and a deputized voter registrar to improve student engagement as citizens.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked within the school community to mentor students toward sustainable and personalized excellence under the Minority Achievement Grant for Advance Academic Students and as a cohort member with Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement by promoting academic excellence as the first Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honors Society Advisor.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Westfield High School
08.2007 - 05.2015
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student understanding of social studies concepts.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support diverse learning styles and improve student engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary writing projects that connect social studies with other subjects, including a school-based writer's guide.
Test Bank Item Writer
BFW Publishing
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with editors to refine manuscripts for clarity and coherence.
- Designed test bank items to support an AP Government and Politics basal text.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Implemented feedback from peer reviews to improve writing quality and effectiveness.
- Edited and proofread drafts to ensure adherence to publishing standards and style guidelines.
- Coordinated with design teams to integrate multimedia elements into written content.
- Assisted in developing educational materials that align with AP Government and Politics curriculum standards.
Education
Master of Arts - Political Science
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA12.2019
Master of Education - Secondary Education - Social Studies
George Mason University
05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Wheeling Jesuit University
05.2001
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Expertise in subject matter
- Continuous professional development
- Collaborative team player
- Differentiated instruction
- Technology integration proficiency
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Testing and grading
- Project-based learning implementation
- Student-centered learning focus
- Curriculum planning and implementation
Certification
- Virginia License in Education Administration May 2026 (anticipated)
- National Board Certified Teacher December 2022
- Virginia Department of Education Social Studies Secondary Education June 2021
- Fairfax County Public Schools Advanced Academic Certification June 2016
Timeline
Test Bank Item Writer
BFW Publishing
01.2025 - 06.2025
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
John F Kennedy HS
06.2023 - 06.2024
AP Government and Politics Consultant
College Board
01.2020 - Current
Secondary Social Studies Department Chair
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
08.2019 - Current
Secondary Social Studies Collaborative Team Lead
FCPS Online Campus
08.2017 - Current
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Fairfax High School
08.2015 - 06.2019
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Westfield High School
08.2007 - 05.2015
Question Leader
Educational Testing Services
2018 - 07.2025
Master of Arts - Political Science
Virginia Tech
Master of Education - Secondary Education - Social Studies
George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Wheeling Jesuit University
AWARDS
- 2019 Mount Vernon History Teacher of the Year - Runner Up
- 2017 John Marshall Foundation Teacher of the Year for excellence in teaching the US Constitution in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Praxis II Scores: ETS Recognition of Excellence for scoring in top 15% (Social Studies: Content Knowledge 187)
- Seven-time NCAA All-American, Women’s Varsity Swimming